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PHOTOS: RAYMOND CALACDAY (NAGA); LESTER LEDESMA (LEGAZPI)
philippines
trip journal
VIRAC
NAGA
LEGAZPI
CATANDUANES, WHOSE CAPITAL IS VIRAC, IS THE 12TH-LARGEST ISLAND IN THE PHILIPPINES.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Joemar Belleza
Owner of Equalitee
PH; blogger-in-chief of
baklapoako.com;
make-
up artist
Charieaza
Pineda
Accounting officer
Vince Joven
Accounting specialist
“Burning calories after
eating your heart out is my
ideal vacation, and that’s
why I love Naga. It offers
the best combination
of yummy food and fun
watersports.”
“Aside fromMayon
Volcano, I love the taste
of
sili
and
gata
in the local
dishes — even in the ice
cream. I also come for the
black-sand beaches.”
“From beach hopping to
heritage sites, there’s a lot
to explore in this majestic
island. Virac can give the right
amount of fun you need to
complete your vacation.”
Bob Marlin Restaurant and Grill has
a wide range of Filipino and Bicolano
dishes. Try the crispy
pata
(crispy pork
knuckles) and
sinugbab
(roast pork in
vinegar). A full meal costs PHP300-400.
CWC (Camarines Sur Watersports
Complex) is a must-visit. Wakeboarding
activities start at PHP165 per hour or
PHP750 for the entire day.
Head to the 1st Colonial Grill (Villa
Amada Building, Rizal St) for its signature
tinapa
(smoked fish) rice. For dessert,
order the sili ice cream.
Do not miss
the chance to go on an ATV (all-terrain
vehicle) adventure going to the foot of
Mayon Volcano.
Be cautious when
lighting up in Albay. It has a smoke-free
ordinance, which prohibits smoking in
certain areas.
Drink the best frappuccino (PHP80)
in town at Café de Au and taste delectable
seafood dishes (ranging from PHP150-300)
at Sea Breeze Restaurant near the port area.
For a religious and cultural experience,
visit the numerous churches in the province,
especially Bato Church and Church of
Immaculate Conception. Head to Twin
Rock Beach Resort (twinrock.com.ph) and
get some thrill by riding the zipline or going
rock climbing.
AREA CODE
+54
TOUCHDOWN
NAGA
AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, JEEPNEY
AREA CODE
+52
TOUCHDOWN
LEGAZPI
AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, TRICYCLE,
RENTAL VAN
AREACODE
+52
TOUCHDOWN
VIRACAIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TRICYCLE, TAXI, JEEPNEY
